Planning

Leica Bond RXm automated staining platform or Equivalent

MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY

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Planning

04 Dec 2018 at 14:33

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency is planning to procure a Leica Bond RXm automated staining platform or an equivalent device. This tender is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 30 December 2018. The procurement falls under the category of microbiological cultures, and the delivery location is in Potters Bar, England. Interested suppliers should express their interest by contacting Nawaz Habib at the agency before that deadline.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in laboratory equipment, particularly those capable of supplying complex staining platforms for immunohistochemistry. Companies focusing on manufacturing, installation services, and research services are well-positioned to compete in this tender. Given the specific compatibility and performance requirements outlined, businesses with expertise in advanced laboratory technologies would find this opportunity particularly advantageous, especially if they can deliver products matching the agency's specifications.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Leica Bond RXm automated staining platform or Equivalent

Notice Description

We are planning to buy a like for like replacement Leica Bondmax Automated Immunohistochemical Slide Stainer Machine or equivalent. We are under the impression that there is only one supplier which can provide these. Before we proceed further, I want to check, can you supply this item or equivalent? For further details, please read the following text. The Agency requires to purchase a like for like replacement Leica Bondmax Automated Immunohistochemical Slide Stainer Machine or equivalent. An over view of the requirement is: The equipment purchased must be compatible with previous test results and be able to undertake user defined IHC/ISH/ RNAScope - single and multiple target detection, chromogenic and fluorescent identification/BaseScope - chromogenic identification. Equipment must allow researcher defined reagents/detection system/protocols and protocol editing. Equipment must fit into existing footprint of 800mm (W)/720mm (H)/780mm (D). Potential suppliers if they feel they can meet the requirement should email Nawaz.habib@nibsc.org to register an interest. If no submissions of potential interest are received it is then intended to perform a direct award without competition to the sole supplier we believe can deliver this requirement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-957ce301-7fcd-4793-9ea0-717be31a30e1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf73d6c6-643a-4556-83cd-e3f782d68b64
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

51 - Installation services (except software)

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

33698100 - Microbiological cultures

33954000 - Biological evidence collection kits

38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Dec 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
POTTERS BAR
Postcode
EN6 3QG
Post Town
Enfield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Hertsmere
Electoral Ward
Shenley
Westminster Constituency
Hertsmere

Further Information

Notice Documents

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